Buenos Aires Bike Tour: San Telmo, La Boca & Plaza de Mayo

San Telmo's tango squares, La Boca's painted streets, and the Ecological Reserve all on two wheels

A guided bike tour of Buenos Aires covers San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and the Ecological Reserve on a beach cruiser, with a professional guide speaking English and Spanish. You'll ride past the Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church, Plaza Dorrego and Parque Lezama, then into the colorful Italian-immigrant neighborhood of La Boca to see Caminito and local artists, before finishing at Plaza de Mayo and the Government House. The tour breaks periodically for photos and stretching.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. San Telmo30m
2. Plaza Dorregopassing by
3. Parque Lezamapassing by
4. La Boca40m
5. Puerto Madero40m
6. Plaza de Mayo30m

Bike tour of Buenos Aires neighborhoods

• Meet guide in San Telmo
• Receive bike and helmet
• Cycle around San Telmo
• See Holy Trinity Church and San Telmo Market
• Visit Dorrego Square and watch tango
• Pass by Plaza Dorrego
• Pass by Parque Lezama
• Ride into La Boca neighborhood
• Explore Caminito street
• Head to Puerto Madero docks
• Visit Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve
• Visit Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada
• Break for photos and stretching
• End tour in San Telmo

The experience

San Telmo is where the ride starts: one of Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhoods, built on colonial architecture and tango. Your guide will point out the Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church, the San Telmo Market and Plaza Dorrego, where cafes and bars line the square and spontaneous tango performances happen on the street. This is the heart of tango in the city, and the energy of it carries through the whole first half of the morning or afternoon.

From there you'll roll into Parque Lezama with its rustic catwalks and half-underground installations, then into La Boca: the neighborhood that draws most visitors. The buildings are painted in bright colors, a legacy of Italian settlement, and Caminito is the main pedestrianized street where local artists sell their work. After La Boca, the route opens up into Puerto Madero, the city's newest neighborhood, where old docks have been converted into restaurants and offices with views back across the water. Then comes the Ecological Reserve, an 865-acre nature reserve between the city and the Rio de la Plata, before the tour finishes at Plaza de Mayo, where you'll see Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

The bike is a comfy beach cruiser, and you get a helmet, bottled water and a guide who speaks both English and Spanish. The pace is easy pedaling, and the guide stops you periodically to stretch and take photos. If it's raining lightly, rain gear is provided. If it's pouring, the operator usually cancels and will call to confirm. Electric bikes are available on request for anyone who'd prefer not to ride at the same pace for the full three hours.

What’s included

• Beach cruiser bike and helmet.
• bottled water.
• professional guide speaking English and Spanish.
• periodic breaks for photos and stretching.
• rain gear if needed.

Options for this experience

2 options

Afternoon DepartureGuide in English or Spanish · 13:45Meeting point at 13:45 hs.

Morning DepartureGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30Meeting point at 9:15 hs.

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Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 09:30 and 13:45, from US$ 51 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:45Another time? ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to catch San Telmo's street life and cafes at their busiest, or the afternoon slot if you prefer a later start. Electric bikes are available on request, so riders who prefer assistance over three hours can book ahead and ride at a comfortable pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Plaza Dorrego like, and what happens there on Sundays?

Plaza Dorrego is the heart of San Telmo, surrounded by cafes, bars, pubs and antique shops. On Sundays the "Feria de San Telmo" takes place in the streets around the plaza, with music and dance shows including tango performances.

Can I see tango performances on this tour?

San Telmo is the center of tango in Buenos Aires, and spontaneous tango performances happen in Plaza Dorrego and around the neighborhood. You'll watch for them as you cycle through, though they're not scheduled as part of the tour.

What's the Ecological Reserve like, and how much of the tour does it take up?

The Ecological Reserve is an 865-acre nature reserve between Buenos Aires and the Rio de la Plata. It's the final major stop before the tour ends at Plaza de Mayo, and you'll ride through it as part of the route.

Is this tour safe for someone who hasn't cycled in years?

The tour uses easy pedaling through flat city streets and parks, and your guide gives a safety briefing before you start. You'll ride a comfy beach cruiser, and the pace includes periodic breaks to stretch. Electric bikes are available on request if you'd prefer assistance.

Do I need to be a certain height to ride?

You must be at least 4 feet 9 inches (150 cm) tall to participate in the tour.